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The Nursery will be open as normal during the Christmas period, except Bank Holidays, and will be closing at 1.30pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Thank you to all our customers old and new for their valued support this year.
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    SORBUS commixta 'Embley'
    SORBUS commixta 'Embley'
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    SORBUS commixta 'Embley'

    Commonly known as Chinese scarlet rowan

    AWARD
    (Syn. Discolor) fine cut foliage, erect, bright red fruits and autumn colour
    H/Std
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    7.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £80.00 each 
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - flies, bees and beetles are attracted to the flowers, birds to the berries.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 25cm (10in) long composed of 13-17 tapered leaflets. Bright red leaves in late autumn
    • White
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Serrate
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      7m (22ft)
    • Tree
      Flowers in flat-topped clusters to 15cm (6in) across. Fruits profusely.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade.
    • Broadly conical
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        7m (22ft)
      		  
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    Trees - Care Guide
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